Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary

Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Motto Sola Scriptura,Solus Christus
Type Private school
Established 2012
Affiliation The Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Korea[1]
Chancellor Seung moo Ha
President Chun-u Lee
Academic staff
 12
Location Gyeonggi, Buchun, South Korea
Colors Crimson     
Nickname Tulip
Website http://www.kpts.or.kr

Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Hangul: 한국장로회신학교; Hanja: 韓國長老會神學校; RR: Hanguk Jangrohoe sinhakgyo) is a seminary in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea founded on 17 January 2012.

History

The seminary was established in January 2012, as an Orthodox Presbyterian Seminary. This seminary was the only training institution for pastor candidates of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church of Korea. The main programs of the Seminary's non-degree courses of Master of Divinity equivalent (M.Div., Equiv, M.Div., Equiv. in Missiology Language.) are open. A laity leadership program, pastor refresher courses and Bible Academy were established.

Features

Distinctive features of the seminary include historical orthodox Presbyterian church and Reformed churchs and a small number of apprenticeships.

Applicants are selected through a rigorous screening process. The applicant must have at least a bachelor's degree in a regular university. All students receive free tuition.

Founder and chancellor Rev. Seung-moo Ha of the KPTS leads the school. The honorary chancellor of the Korea Theological Seminary is Th. D. Seung-mi Lee.[2][3][4]

Programs

References

  1. ↑ Official website
  2. ↑ Kukminilbo (Kukmin Daily)
  3. ↑ Naver "Knowledge iN" recommended list of Presbyterian Theological Seminary
  4. ↑ Korea Presbyterian Theological Seminary

External links

Coordinates: 42°55′39.3″N 85°35′11.94″W / 42.927583°N 85.5866500°W / 42.927583; -85.5866500

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